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Introducing the “Where You Live Matters” Essay Contest
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
More Than $20,000 in Scholarships, Laptops Available for Manatee County Seniors LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (August 6, 2026) - Neal Communities, Southwest Florida's premier private homebuilder, today announced the launch of its inaugural "Where You Live Matters" Essay Contest, inviting Manatee…
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Every community has a place where neighbors gather, stories are shared, and life feels a little more personal. For us, that place is The Front Porch, a space to celebrate the people, places, and experiences that make Southwest Florida living so special. Here you’ll find news, homeowner stories, lifestyle features, and local highlights, all inspired by the heart of Neal Communities: where you live matters.
Introducing the “Where You Live Matters” Essay Contest
August 13, 2026
More Than $20,000 in Scholarships, Laptops Available for Manatee County Seniors LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (August 6, 2026) - Neal Communities, Southwest Florida's premier private…
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Neal Communities Donates More Than $40,000 to 27th Annual BIG Backpack Event
August 12, 2026
The 27th annual BIG Backpack Event provided 3,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to area families with children ages 5 to 12. LAKEWOOD RANCH,…
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Neal Communities Continues Strong Sales in June
July 30, 2026
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla., July 27, 2026 - Neal Communities reported another strong month in June, with 76 new home sales across the region, exceeding…
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Boca Royale Golf and Country Club to Transition to Private Club
June 26, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Fla., (June 26, 2026) - Boca Royale Golf and Country Club will celebrate its transition to a Non-Equity Private Country Club on July 1 at…
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Ivory Matthews Featured Panel Member at ULI Tampa Bay Sarasota STIMULI Event
May 14, 2026
Ivory Matthews, Neal Communities Vice President of Community and Government Affairs, was part of a recent panel discussion at the Urban Land Institute (ULI)…
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Neal Communities Continues Strong Sales in April 2026
May 14, 2026
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla., May 12, 2026 - Neal Communities and its associated brands Neal Signature Homes and SimplyDwell Homes reported another strong month in…
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Neal Communities Honored in the 2026 Builder 100
April 27, 2026
At Neal Communities, our mission has always been to build more than just houses; we build the foundation for your best life in Southwest…
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Nature Meets Resort Living: The Grand Palm Lifestyle in Wellen Park
March 12, 2026
At Neal Communities, we believe your home should be a retreat. In the heart of Venice, Florida at Wellen Park, Grand Palm is more…
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Neal Communities’ Ivory Matthews Named to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium Board of Trustees
January 12, 2026
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (January 12, 2025) - Ivory Matthews has been named to the Board of Trustees at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Matthews…
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